The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ: to develop creative supportive fellowship and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.

The cross and the flame that appear on the United Methodist Church emblem also symbolizes United Methodist Women. Both remind us of our purpose of growing in our understanding of and willingness to participate in the global ministries of the church.  The shape is fluid and free-flowing, suggesting change and mobility.  The women who came before us, serving the church at home and in other countries, were at the forefront of movements of change.  Always aware of the times, we move into the twenty-first century aware of the opportunities and obligations of discipleship.  We are a group of Christian women with many gifts who are united by one Spirit.  We participate in God's mission in all areas of life.